Astro Bot's launch has been met with widespread critical acclaim, a stark contrast to the disappointing reception of Concord. This article explores Astro Bot's success and its unexpected divergence from Sony's other recent release.
Astro Bot Receives Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews Following Concord's Failure
Two Sides of the Same Coin: Sony's Contrasting Fortunes
September 6th marked a day of contrasting fortunes for Sony. While the indefinite closure of Concord casts a shadow, the overwhelmingly positive critical response to Astro Bot, their highly anticipated 3D platformer, shines brightly.
The critical success of Astro Bot is a significant counterpoint to Concord's failure. Currently, Astro Bot holds a remarkable Metacritic score of 94, placing it among the highest-rated standalone games of 2024. Only the Elden Ring expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree (95), surpasses it. Other top-rated releases include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (both at 92), Animal Well (91), and Balato (90).
Game8 awarded Astro Bot a 96, highlighting its exceptional completeness and even suggesting it as a potential Game of the Year contender. For a comprehensive review of Astro Bot and Team ASOBI's impressive achievement, please see our detailed review below!
